Is the R-series "Diesel" coming to the U.S.A ? HELP..!! - Benzworld.org

lostcode · 03-11-2006, 03:50 PM

I am about to purchase an R350 gasoline but can wait a couple of months if the diesel model is coming to the USA.

The local dealer wants me to buy the car they have ofcourse and has not been able to confirm whether or not the R diesel is going to come to the usa.

Does anybody have some reliable info on this?

thanks for your help.

Wolfgang · 03-11-2006, 06:36 PM

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lostcode - 3/11/2006 2:50 PM

I am about to purchase an R350 gasoline but can wait a couple of months if the diesel model is coming to the USA.

The local dealer wants me to buy the car they have ofcourse and has not been able to confirm whether or not the R diesel is going to come to the usa.

Does anybody have some reliable info on this?

thanks for your help.

Should appear in the fourth quarter 2006 according to this article.

http://www.al.com/business/businessink/index.ssf?/base/business/113896532022760.xml&coll=6

R350Sport · 04-20-2006, 12:10 AM

Probably not to California (like the Touareg V10 TDi)

Kajtek1 · 04-20-2006, 12:45 AM

2-years old, 36,000 miles VW tdi sell in CA for 10-20% more, than original MSRP.
I wonder how the R will be priced [:p]

Maxmadera · 05-01-2006, 11:00 AM

I don't understand it.

Here in Europe, the 90 % R-Class sales are R-320 (Diesel). If that car are MB Tuscalosa factory made. Why USA buyers must wait for the fourth quarter 2006 ?

ravenr1 · 05-15-2006, 04:19 PM

they are buildable, and orderable NOW!! delivery sept/oct.

Vin-barrett · 05-16-2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by R350Sport

Probably not to California (like the Touareg V10 TDi)

California will be available in another year with the introduction of Urea injection.

Wolfgang · 05-20-2006, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Vin-barrett

California will be available in another year with the introduction of Urea injection.

Another option for folks in California who dont want to wait is the Mercedes Sprinter.

http://www.whnet.com/4x4/sprinter.html

ravenr1 · 05-25-2006, 02:17 PM

I've got two available with 9/15/06 build dates

rayten · 07-10-2006, 04:47 PM

I will buy the first available here in Central Pennsylvania..., Should I be concerned that the motor is the same as the E class CDI? Much bigger car, same engine = Much slower (even for a diesel)? Will there be a 420?